GPS Operational
NORAD ID: 24876
Int'l Code: 1997-035A
Perigee: 20,058.2 km
Apogee: 20,321.8 km
Inclination: 56.2 °
Period: 718.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 26560 km
Launch date: July 23, 1997
Source: United States (US)
PRN: 13
Comments: Global Positioning System (GPS) was developed by the US Department of Defense to provide all-weather round-the-clock navigation capabilities for military ground, sea, and air forces. Since its implementation, GPS has also become an integral asset in numerous civilian applications and industries around the globe, including recreational used (e.g., boating, aircraft, hiking), corporate vehicle fleet tracking, and surveying. GPS employs 24 spacecraft in 20,200 km circular orbits inclined at 55 degrees. These vehicles are placed in 6 orbit planes with four operational satellites in each plane.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 24876U 97035A 13170.46476420 -.00000050 00000-0 00000+0 0 5111
2 24876 056.2258 284.5825 0049624 124.6284 156.8940 02.00556461116575
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for NAVSTAR 43 (USA 132)
